tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27959268.comments2024-03-20T04:42:47.764-04:00Country GardenerYvonnehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03098282222368869353noreply@blogger.comBlogger994125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27959268.post-42246399695132061532016-06-26T08:01:08.195-04:002016-06-26T08:01:08.195-04:00I planted Tiger eyes sumac about four years ago. T...I planted Tiger eyes sumac about four years ago. The first year it wilted and the leaves fell out. I dug it out in August and put it in a huge pot with potting soil and compost.I kept in this pot for the rest of that year and the following year. (Protected all day sun on my patio.) I kept it watered and fertilized it.When i saw it was nice <br />and strong i moved it to the back garden where it kittysgardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17732725704601567599noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27959268.post-3256162120817194742015-09-23T18:07:48.479-04:002015-09-23T18:07:48.479-04:00This beautiful flower came to my garden via the &q...This beautiful flower came to my garden via the "wind"!!! Such a happy little accident.<br />It has been growing in front of my house for about 4 years now. I anticipate it's return every year, and they get the most compliments. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27959268.post-22706499262836604412015-07-22T16:14:39.391-04:002015-07-22T16:14:39.391-04:00They were about 5 or 6 years old. Yes, they make a...They were about 5 or 6 years old. Yes, they make an excellent screen.Yvonnehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03098282222368869353noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27959268.post-43452238813206624842015-07-22T15:44:45.116-04:002015-07-22T15:44:45.116-04:00Just how old were those plants that they achieved ...Just how old were those plants that they achieved such great growth? I'm looking for a good screening shrub and flowers would be a big bonus. Thanx for this post. Kris in NE Ohio.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27959268.post-71917592058491240852014-04-03T02:05:54.653-04:002014-04-03T02:05:54.653-04:00I wish I had read this before pruning. Our Forsyth...I wish I had read this before pruning. Our Forsythias (we have two) were a mass of glorious colour last year and in the autumn I gave it a ´good haircut` and then in early spring before flowering my husband had another go. This year the flower show is depressing to say the least. What sad, woody bushes! I wonder though what effect it had being covered in a really heavy snow blanket for a long Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27959268.post-23654241470174302892013-09-20T08:47:50.707-04:002013-09-20T08:47:50.707-04:00They climb on their own, twinging on the support. ...They climb on their own, twinging on the support. Generally, I don't keep this plant going indoors in the winter (although you could) and I don't propagate it from seed (I think it would take too long to get blooms). I just buy one at the garden center in the spring. Yvonnehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03098282222368869353noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27959268.post-42652908428160710922013-09-20T03:09:29.501-04:002013-09-20T03:09:29.501-04:00Love that blue trellis/obelisk! Buying a mandevill...Love that blue trellis/obelisk! Buying a mandevilla vine is on my wish list come next Spring. Never grown one before but recently saw several being grown in Pa. and I just have to have one. Do they climb on their own or do you kind of have to coach it along? Do they have tendicles that attach itself to the trellis/obelisk, like a trumpet vine?<br /><br />Do you save the seed pods and start new Pippi21https://www.blogger.com/profile/07002511102541874660noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27959268.post-59470622906837731902013-05-09T20:39:11.622-04:002013-05-09T20:39:11.622-04:00So beautiful! Did you make the trellis? It is deli...So beautiful! Did you make the trellis? It is delightful! zees5https://www.blogger.com/profile/15691739591389077287noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27959268.post-14319601717505577742012-12-17T17:42:59.429-05:002012-12-17T17:42:59.429-05:00I absolutely prefer the latin names, no confusion ...I absolutely prefer the latin names, no confusion and the whole world knows exactly which plant we are talking about . I find it so frustrating when reading about plants in a foreign language and they call the plants by local names and I have to google them to know what they talk about.Janehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06592451071109351862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27959268.post-84406571554020624822012-09-30T23:09:09.628-04:002012-09-30T23:09:09.628-04:00Beautiful! Do you know which type of lavender he u...Beautiful! Do you know which type of lavender he used?<br />Thanks for letting me know.<br />All the best,<br />ChristineAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27959268.post-65902081131107927562012-09-20T13:20:31.064-04:002012-09-20T13:20:31.064-04:00I planted these in pots about 20 years ago--now th...I planted these in pots about 20 years ago--now they are all over the yard and look so lovely and easy to control ---just pull them out where they aren;t wanted--this is in Tucson AZ and anything that thrives here is appreciated!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27959268.post-65494402088550808652011-10-26T20:19:36.710-04:002011-10-26T20:19:36.710-04:00Jacques from Québec.
I grow these plants succesfu...Jacques from Québec. <br />I grow these plants succesfully in zone 4 in shade . They bloom every year and reseed .Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27959268.post-72009083757442928302010-09-06T08:11:43.563-04:002010-09-06T08:11:43.563-04:00Almost three years later, I agree: that is a cool ...Almost three years later, I agree: that <em>is</em> a cool gift! Got here from your roasted cherry tomato recipe.Kathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11106962533729909868noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27959268.post-47733806991760044162010-06-03T17:11:39.607-04:002010-06-03T17:11:39.607-04:00To Ros: as per the above, please contact me with y...To Ros: as per the above, please contact me with your question through the form at my new site.Yvonnehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03098282222368869353noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27959268.post-78764274937734604162010-06-03T17:04:52.418-04:002010-06-03T17:04:52.418-04:00June 2010 Note: As this post is almost 4 years old...<b>June 2010 Note</b>: As this post is almost 4 years old, I will not publish any more comments or questions regarding about this topic here. If you have a question or comment, please use the <a href="http://www.countrygardenerblog.com/contact/" rel="nofollow">contact form at my new blog</a>.Yvonnehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03098282222368869353noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27959268.post-79143349350812769602010-06-03T15:29:57.799-04:002010-06-03T15:29:57.799-04:00I have just planted 4 tider eyes sumac approx t...I have just planted 4 tider eyes sumac approx two weekes ago. Two are looking fine and the other two are totally wilted and looking like they are not going to make it. Planted in nice soil--we have had a lot of rain since they were planted---should I cut back the wilting branches-to give them a chance to root--or am i just going to loose the two plants that are totally wilted. They have alsoRoshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10754087143941813271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27959268.post-86384663101579763382010-05-03T18:42:00.357-04:002010-05-03T18:42:00.357-04:00Hi Larry: No exemptions, even golf courses face to...Hi Larry: No exemptions, even golf courses face tough new rules in 2010. See http://www.ontarioipm.com/.<br /><br />The only thing out there is Sarritor, and I think it's too expensive and difficult to use if you have an acreage. See http://www.sarritor.ca/proden.html for more info, as well as http://ecolawn.blogspot.com/2009/02/sarritor-fact-or-fiction.html.<br /><br />The advice everyone Yvonnehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03098282222368869353noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27959268.post-36863533114818709552010-05-03T16:49:12.745-04:002010-05-03T16:49:12.745-04:00Hi Yvonne...Saw some great feedback here on your C...Hi Yvonne...Saw some great feedback here on your Country Gardner web page. My Question: Like yourself I also live near Hamilton on several acres of well kept property. We have three farms surrounding our home. Are there any excemptions for people like us regarding the use of these chemicals? Some time ago I read an article to this effect and wish I had kept it. Best LarryAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27959268.post-82773747498739438222010-05-02T10:05:06.703-04:002010-05-02T10:05:06.703-04:00hello, We planted a tiger eye sumac in 2008 this l...hello, We planted a tiger eye sumac in 2008 this little guy is so gorgeous. hopeing it gets to its size of 6ft in a hurry. we now have about 10 babies coming up from 2ft - to 6ft away from main plant. really would like to know how to transplant these if possible, but found no website or person to answer this. would like to start a fence row with them ithink the birds would enjoy them. we planted Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27959268.post-59568763479667500432010-05-01T15:02:44.009-04:002010-05-01T15:02:44.009-04:00Yvonne,
Seneca Hill Perennials (a mail order nus...Yvonne, <br /><br />Seneca Hill Perennials (a mail order nusery located just south of Oswego, NY) carries this plant, and its white sibling (var. leucanthum) on a regular basis. They do just fine in my shady, protected zone 5/6 garden in Upstate NY, and are indeed a joy to tend in one's garden.<br /><br />Roger (CNYGardener@aol.com)<br />http://www.senecahillperennials.com/index.php?page=Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27959268.post-49004925069053886542010-02-21T21:57:58.315-05:002010-02-21T21:57:58.315-05:00It is unlikely to damage your neighbor's pool,...It is unlikely to damage your neighbor's pool, but it could pop up in your neighbor's yard. This is a plant you need to be very careful with!Yvonnehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03098282222368869353noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27959268.post-36413424404562469832010-02-21T17:35:48.954-05:002010-02-21T17:35:48.954-05:00Yvonne I'm not sure if you are still posting ....Yvonne I'm not sure if you are still posting .. I haven't seen a new one in a while. BUT .. I came across this post on the fothergilla which I stumbled upon on Garden Import (while ordering Ballerina climbing rose) .. I am a sucker for wonderful Autumn colours and this certainly looks amazing ! So I am going ahead with my order with your information as an extra nudge towards buying this CanadianGardenJoyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18130452541076704075noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27959268.post-75915833522468900882010-02-21T09:55:49.226-05:002010-02-21T09:55:49.226-05:00We live in a subdivision and have a very small bac...We live in a subdivision and have a very small backyard. And ... we have three big, very active, dogs (thankfully there are a lot of conservation areas allowing for daily off leash hikes). No plants stand a chance back there, including grass. Still, I wanted some greenery and shade, so simply took a couple of the sucker roots of a sumac and shoved them in the "flower" bed. Voila, in oneDaphne K.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27959268.post-29879688506036658172010-01-08T18:04:07.036-05:002010-01-08T18:04:07.036-05:00Interesting post about mowing fall leaves into the...Interesting post about mowing fall leaves into the lawn. I have been doing that, except last year the black spot in the Norway maple leaves were rampant. So I did not mow them in, but raked them up, fearing that the black spot might contaminate other plants. Is that true? or am I being paranoid. I prefer to mow them in, since I now won't have leave mulch in 2010.<br />JoyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27959268.post-16302911783228686422009-10-24T11:56:25.556-04:002009-10-24T11:56:25.556-04:00What can I do about the suckers the plant sends ou...What can I do about the suckers the plant sends out. Just cut them back? When is the best time of year to do that? Can the suckers be replanted elsewhere?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com